Long known as a sleepy seaport, Maputo has grown into one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Africa — but it wasn’t always like that. The city was a key location for the Indian spice trade, was ruled by the Portuguese for centuries, and experienced a deadly civil war. All of these events led to a city rich in culture and history. From its early explorers, to the famous architects that built it, to the people that live there, here are 8 things you didn’t know about Maputo, Mozambique.

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